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Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 2C1 Pure Beige dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Light · Cool · pink undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

Only showing matches in stick form.

  • 10 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 4.5 Vanilla

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Closest overall alternative: Essence Foundation Stick 170

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$45.01 less (87%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. Shade match 90
    $48SephoraSephora$4 less (8%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light tan with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 89
    $40SephoraSephora$12 less (23%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finishClaims colour stability

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$37.41 less (72%)

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectAdds SPF 15

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 83
    $46SephoraSephora$6 less (12%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    64
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral/pinky undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 2C1 Pure Beige (Light · Cool · pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    2.5C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 2.5C

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $38

Closest concealers

  1. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    220C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 220C

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $24

  2. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Vanilla

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Vanilla

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12

  3. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Marmalade 3.3 Beige

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Marmalade 3.3 Beige

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $31

  4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Honey

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Honey

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Honey

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Honey

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $36

  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    25.5 Medium Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.5 Medium Bronze

    • Close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest shade match works

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 4.5 Vanilla, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 2C1 Pure Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2C1 Pure BeigeClosest shade match4.5 VanillaScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#f6b89a#f1b59dVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared45
Longevity2036-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Dry, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for dry/​combination skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 94/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 4.5 Vanilla.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Essence Foundation Stick in 170, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 2C1 Pure Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade2C1 Pure BeigeClosest overall alternative170Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour88#f6b89a#e9b498Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth94LightLightSameDepth difference: 3.3
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Cool · pinkCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity4036-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Dry, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 92/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Essence Foundation Stick in 170.

Same or better

  • $45.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 4.5 Vanilla

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
$3 less (6%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Essence Foundation Stick 170

Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$45.01 less (87%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

How these matches are scored

30 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.